Double points puts Gregory on top

Bob Gregory of Corpus Christi knows just how important it is to compete in a race that offers the drivers a chance to earn double points.

Saturday night at San Antonio Raceway, Gregory capitalized on winning a drag race that offered double points and the victory paid big dividends because it vaulted him to the top of the point standings.

Gregory got a lucky break in the final round when Tony Zepeda’s car broke while coming off the starting line. Zepeda was unable to make the run down the quarter-mile dragstrip and Gregory won by default.

Gregory, who had a 7.88-second dial-in time, made a run down the track in 8.0475 seconds. He crossed the wire going 156.52 mph. He now holds a 44-point lead over Darryl Wiley in the Electronics class standings. Ron Mathey is eight points behind in third, followed by Philip Pennington in fourth and Mike Burns in fifth.

The SAR Pro Bracket Series season continues Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying time trials. The elimination rounds are set for 7:30 p.m. For a full schedule of events and other race information log on to www.sanantonioraceway.com.